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WASHINGTON: Microsoft will start rolling out its new operating system Windows 10 around the world, including India, with a host of new features as the longtime leader in PC software tries to lure back consumers who gave up on Windows for mobile devices. Armed with new innovative features like Cortana, an Xbox app and Microsoft Edge, the long-awaited Windows 10 would be available to computers and tablets in 190 nations. India, a critical market for Microsoft, will be among the 13 countries where the technology giant will host mega events.

By Danny T So Windows 10 is finally here. You've taken your free upgrade, poked around with the new flat design, Microsoft Edge, Cortana, and the whole shebang - yet something isn't sitting right. Whether you've run into issues with hardware, incompatible work apps, or just plain don't like the direction Microsoft went with Windows 10, you may want to consider rolling back to Windows 8 or 7. Thankfully, what may have been a bit of a pain in the past is now a fairly simple process.

SAN FRANCISCO: Microsoft's new Windows 10 operating system debuts Wednesday, as the longtime leader in PC software struggles to carve out a new role in a world where people increasingly rely on smartphones , tablets and information stored online. No one's expected to line up overnight for Windows 10, the way people did 20 years ago for Windows 95. But Microsoft is counting on tens or even hundreds of millions of people to download its latest release for free in the coming months.

By Eric Ravenscraft The variety of alternative launchers is one of the best advantages of Android. Although we might not have expected one from Microsoft , the company has recently released a beta launcher. It comes with a built-in to-do list, quick shortcuts to contacts, and other handy features. Unlike most Android launchers, you only get one page of home screen shortcuts. You can add more icons and folders to a drawer that lives along the bottom of your screen, and of course there's the usual app drawer for all your shortcuts.

NEW YORK: Microsoft's India-born CEO Satya Nadella and other members of corporate America have expressed their condolences on the sudden death of former president APJ Abdul Kalam , saying the 'missile man' will continue to inspire the world with his courage, tenacity and vision. "RIP @APJAbdulKalam...your teachings, leadership and humanity were inspiration to us all," Nadella tweeted. Premier business advocacy group US-India Business Council , expressing condolences on behalf of its member companies, said Kalam was one of India's greatest leaders and visionaries.

SAN FRANCISCO: Microsoft is aiming to build lasting relationships with Windows 10, the operating system to be launched on Wednesday and seen as critical to reviving the fortunes of the once-dominant tech giant. For the first time, Microsoft is making a major new version of Windows available free as an upgrade to anyone using either of the prior two generations of the system. The goal is to swiftly have Windows 10 powering a billion devices, creating a gigantic audience to induce developers to crank out must-have apps for the platform.

By Jamie Hinks Windows 10's launch could be marred by a bug that can reportedly reduce the time some machines stay alive by just shy of 10 per cent. First reported by PC World , Intel confirmed that it's working hard with Microsoft to repair the bug that has the potential to blight battery life ahead of the launch of the new OS, which is slated for July 29. "While we are working on technical optimisations, we have seen very minor hits to battery life but even the upper end of what we have seen is below 10 per cent.

By Chuong Nguyen Microsoft released an update to its Office suite for iOS users. The new app updates for Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint make sharing files easier and more secure, and the apps also feature better integration with Outlook. The enhancements introduced will be welcomed by business users who need to collaborate on documents. For example: you can now open protected documents within the application. Collaboration You also don't need to run to the nearest PC to invite others to collaborate with you. From within Word, Excel and PowerPoint, you can invite others to collaborate on documents, spreadsheets and presentations.

By Matt Weinberger Once not so very long ago, Windows reigned supreme at Microsoft as both its cash cow and its technological focus. The history of the company is dotted with stories about innovative, game-changing technologies (an early ebook reader, a pre-iPad tablet) that were killed from up above because Microsoft was concerned that it would eat into the Windows-on-computers business. Now, as we look forward to the launch of Windows 10 on July 29th, it's time to take stock of the state of Windows amid a softening PC market , shrinking revenue numbers, and Microsoft's new corporate focus on productivity.

By Matt Weinberger There's a big shift happening at Microsoft, especially in its enterprise business: As its traditional Windows and Office businesses shrink, it's turning towards a plethora of subscription-based businesses. In the short run, it kind of stinks for Microsoft - it means that there are literally billions of dollars ($24.5 billion, as of yesterday's earnings statement) that it's entitled to under contract, but can't collect just yet. But this subscription shift reflects a change in Microsoft's thinking towards the individual user that could become the foundation of the company's business in the longterm.